Why is it so difficult to prosecute hate crimes in B.C.?
A report from B.C.'s human rights commissioner has confirmed hate-related incidents in the province rose exponentially during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 'particularly acute' spike in anti-Asian hate. Steven Ngo, president of the Federation of Asian-Canadian Lawyers of B.C., says it needs to be easier for people to report and prosecute hate crimes in this province.